Materials and Finishes
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MATERIALS & FINISHES

MATERIALS STAINLESS STEEL It has a high resistance to oxidation and corrosion due to the presence of chromium in its composition; This element combines with oxygen and creates a protective surface layer of chromium oxide, called passive layer. ALUMINIUM Aluminum is a very light metal characterized by its excellent performance in the construction industry. Its specific weight is 2.7 g/cm3, one third the weight of steel. It stands out for its excellent properties such as lightness, malleability, durability, and corrosion resistance. COPPER Copper is a material widely used in industry due to...

STAINLESS STEEL It has high mechanical and wear resistance, high durability and is easy to machine and handle. It is a material highlighted by its high sustainability, as it has a long service life and requires little or no maintenance. In addition, it is 100% recyclable at the end of its useful life, with an average recycling rate of between 60% and almost 90%. Its production generates minimal levels of CO2 and other emissions. It has numerous applications in architecture and interior design: enclosure of pavilions or garages, rehabilitation of facades, elevators, stairs, floors, ceilings,...

Brushed Brushed stainless steel is a treatment applied to steel, which is characterized by short, parallel, uniform, and directional looking grinding lines. The mesh is lightly patterned with a brighter appearance than the natural finish. It can be used for interior and exterior applications. Sandblasting This process consists of the projection of abrasive particles on the stainless steel mesh. With this treatment, we change the natural appearance of the material itself. We go from a smooth metallic gray color, typical of stainless steel, to a darker, matte gray color and a textured finish....

Painting This material can be painted in any RAL or custom color desired. Powder coating is used to have more adherence on the mesh surface and thus increase resistance and durability. But beyond this undoubted improvement of the technical qualities of stainless steel, powder coatings allow a great diversity of final color and texture effects. The paint finish can be glossy (standard), matte, textured or satin. It must also be specified if the paint is to be used for an exterior application or for an interior application, since its characteristics will be different. Painting stainless steel...

ALUMINIUM It has a sustainable life cycle from beginning to end. Therefore, it can be said that aluminum is a 100% recyclable material. Its recovery rate in construction reaches 95% and its recycling saves 95% of the energy used in its initial production. It is the most widely used material in building enclosures: interior dividers, curtains, interior decorations, fences, etc. It offers an infinite number of designs and constructive possibilities. It can be anodized or painted in any color and optical effect, using different surface finishes, in order to satisfy the decorative needs of any...

ALUMINIUM Anodizing Anodizing is a surface treatment of aluminum that consists of the formation of a layer of aluminum oxide in a controlled way, in which a continuous current is passed through the surface of the aluminum. This process provides a high level of protection against corrosion and a high resistance to surface abrasion. The protection layer varies between 5-7μm for indoor/mild environments, about 15 μm for outdoor and harsher climates and up to 20/25μm for industrial, marine, and extreme environments. Another peculiarity of anodizing is that, thanks to the porous structure of...

BRONZE STAINLESS STEEL Painting This material can be painted in any RAL or custom color desired. Powder coating is used to have more adhesion to the metal and to increase resistance and durability. But beyond this undoubted improvement of the technical qualities of metal surfaces, powder coatings allow a great diversity of final color and texture effects. The paint finish can be glossy (standard), matte, textured or satin. The paint must be specified if it will be for an exterior application or for an interior application.

Painting aluminum mesh that is installed as interior partitions or cladding is an option that adds texture and personality to the space where it is located. Special paints can also be applied to create metallic, textured, or twocolor effects. These coatings can even imitate oxidized and aged metals, providing a very real chromatic effect.

COPPER In architecture and design, it has numerous applications; combining almost naturally with other materials such as wood, brick and glass, it provides a modern and elegant design in both interior and exterior spaces. Copper metal meshes will oxidize in the presence of air, moisture and even natural skin oils. Natural color change occurs quickly depending on environmental conditions and exposure time. But in general, in any atmospheric exposure – presence of oxygen, salt, moisture and sunlight – copper will turn from bright shades to brown tones, then to gray and finally to a blue-green...

There are three possible finishes for copper: Natural, lacquered or textured. NATURAL Copper wire starts out "shiny" but is considered "live." This means that the copper wire will be almost immediately susceptible to color changes from the handling and fabrication of the mesh. Codina cannot guarantee color consistency when it reaches its final installation point. Moreover, the color will continue to change at a unique rate and intensity depending on the environment and amount of handling. It can be used for interiors and exteriors.

LACQUERED Applying a transparent lacquer on the top surface will create a protective barrier and prevent the material from being marked or tarnished to the touch. This lacquer will flake off over time, but will slow down the natural process of the copper. The color changes in the material will not be as immediate as with the natural finish. We recommend this type of finish especially for indoor use, where the mesh will be exposed and within easy reach of handling. TEXTURED The color tone of the mesh will start from a pinker color with a textured and matte appearance. The color will not be...